Membership & Support
Join a distinguished international network of leading women and nonbinary professionals in the visual arts. Through our network, programming, and community initiatives, we expand opportunities for women and nonbinary professionals from diverse backgrounds at all stages of their careers, fostering a stronger future for these professionals in the arts.
Give the Gift of ArtTable Membership
Help us grow our network and support women and nonbinary professionals in the arts. Nominate an eligible women or nonbinary professional for membership and sponsor their membership dues!
ArtTable is a 501(c)(3) corporation under Internal Revenue Service regulations. Dues paid in excess of $125 are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Gift memberships are fully tax deductible for the purchaser.
Why You Should Join
Membership at ArtTable affords you not only access to great artwork all over the world but the arts professionals working as curators, publishers, collection managers, gallerists, architects, archivists, conservators, and more that are arts professionals that inspire a culture of excellence in their chosen field. Membership with ArtTable allows you to join this large community of women and nonbinary arts professionals to network, connect, and build a community.
Membership Perks
ArtTable membership includes a range of discounts for art publications, including Art in America, Artforum, and Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) for professionals in the creative fields, along with our existing discount for membership purchasing Artbook/D.A.P. publications. We are also working to establish new offerings for our members nationwide, and are excited to announce upcoming perks soon such as discounts in hospitality and with art industry companies, forthcoming in 2024. For further details, click here to see all our member perks.
Please note that all programs and membership fees are non-refundable.
Member Benefits
ArtTable is committed to providing members with special access and tangible and resourceful benefits for members at various stages of their careers.
News & Insights
We’ll make sure you’re always on top of the latest developments in the art world. From industry news, opportunities to connect, upcoming programs nationwide, and open jobs, ArtTable provides insider insight relevant to women and nonbinary professionals working in the visual arts.
Digital Directory
You’ll have access to our full, members-only website, which includes our extensive directory of 1,200+ members across the world, access to our job board, and our suggestions on the best things to see and do around the world.
Networking
Meet and cultivate lasting relationships with fellow women and nonbinary professionals in the art world.
Professional Development
Attend panel discussions to discuss timely issues facing professionals in the art world, and continue professional development in the areas of business, finance, management, leadership, and more.
Special Access
ArtTable members have behind-the-scenes access to such exclusive art world experiences as curator-led exhibition tours, private visits to collectors’ homes, artist studio visits, VIP access to art fairs all over the world, and more.
Art Trips
You’ll get exclusive invitations to join ArtTable on trips to unique art destinations around the world—excursions that have been expertly tailored for art-savvy travelers. Visit art world gems like Brazil, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Japan with small groups of fellow members. (Not included in your membership fee).
ARTBOOK | D.A.P. - Enjoy a 25% discount and free shipping.
ARTnews - Purchase an 18% discount on a one-year subscription.
Corporate Membership
Employer Matching Gift
Increase the impact of your contribution! Many employers proudly support non-profit organizations and will match their employees' contributions. Check with your Human Resources Department regarding your company’s policies. If your contribution to ArtTable qualifies for a match, please contact Jessica L. Porter at (212) 343-1735 x11 or director@arttable.org.
Corporate Support
ArtTable works closely with our partners to develop sponsorship packages that are tailored to meet a company’s unique goals, and offer significant recognition, visibility, and special event opportunities. The benefits of support are tiered with opportunities to engage this key audience. These may include access to VIP events, including membership programming; client entertaining opportunities, including private tours, key logo placement at events; and much more.
- Public and Private Programs
Each year, ArtTable presents over 200 public and private programs nationwide creating dialogue on critical art-world topics. These programs are a great way to improve brand visibility while supporting timely art issues. - Annual Benefit
Align your brand with ArtTable’s Annual Benefit & Awards Ceremony, which brings together 500 guests, including leading figures in business, the arts, and philanthropy as well as renowned artists.
Stock Gift Options
- Gifts of appreciated securities
A gift of an appreciated asset is a valuable way to contribute to ArtTable. By donating long-term appreciated securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, you can generally take a tax deduction for your gift's full fair market value. ArtTable also receives a larger gift than it would receive if you first sold the stock and then donated the proceeds after deducting the capital gain taxes. - Qualified charitable distribution
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) lets you directly transfer funds from your IRA to ArtTable. This is not considered taxable income to you, so you do not have to pay income tax on the distribution. A QCD can also count toward satisfying your annual required minimum distribution. Remember you must be 70 ½ or older to take advantage of a QCD. Additionally, the maximum amount that qualifies for a QCD each year is $100,000.
How you can make a gift now to benefit ArtTable later
- Make a gift in your will or trust
A bequest from your estate may help you achieve your financial goals and benefit ArtTable. This gift is easy to implement with the help of an estate planning attorney. It also gives you flexibility to change your mind and access your wealth down the road, should you need it. - Designate a retirement account beneficiary
Consider naming ArtTable as a beneficiary of your retirement assets, including IRAs, 401(k) plans, and profit-sharing plans. By naming ArtTable as a beneficiary for these types of accounts, income tax can be avoided,and 100% of the account can support our mission. Also, unlike a bequest, there is no need to change your estate planning documents. You simply submit a new beneficiary designation to your plan provider.
Charitable Trusts
A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) can benefit both you and ArtTable. It can provide you with a source of income for your lifetime. When you pass, ArtTable receives the balance of the trust assets. A CRT is often more appropriate for larger gifts and should be done with the help of an estate planning attorney.
A Charitable Lead Trust (CLT) can also be valuable to both you and ArtTable. When you create a CLT, the annual income benefits ArtTable for a period of time chosen by you. At the end of the term, the remainder passes to you or your family members, potentially reducing your estate tax liability. Like a CRT, a CLT is more appropriate for larger gifts and should be done with the help of an estate planning attorney.
For a current listing of sponsorship opportunities, contact Jessica L. Porter, Executive Director at director@arttable.org.
Support Our Initiatives
ArtTable has been working to advance the professional leadership of women and nonbinary professionals in the visual arts. Through a dynamic calendar of events throughout the year, ArtTable aims to educate and inform our members about significant developments and issues in the visual arts while providing networking opportunities. We were established in 1980 by Lila Harnett, who wanted to expand opportunities for women in the field of art!
ArtTable is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by the law. We work closely with individuals, foundations, and corporate partners to develop programs for our membership and the public that provide exposure, prospects, and opportunities to build new collaborative ideas and relationships.
We thank you for your generosity and continuing support of ArtTable.
For more information on how to support ArtTable, including stock donations and legacy gifts, please contact Jessica L. Porter, Lila Harnett Executive Director, at director@arttable.org or 212-343-1735.